PHILIPPI, W.Va. — Alderson Broaddus University (AB) and Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Southern) have signed an articulation agreement. The agreement, signed in June, provides several baccalaureate pathways for Southern graduates. Students can seamlessly transfer to AB and complete a bachelor’s degree online at a reduced tuition rate.[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The final dates in a series of statewide meetings determining how the West Virginia Legislature will look after redistricting have now been set as lawmakers await population data. The Joint Committee on Redistricting announced Monday redistricting public hearings will take place[Read More…]

COVID-19 underscores need to return to basics of physical activity; food insecurity and sleep added to evidence-based indicators of holistic health INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Arlington, Virginia, has been named “America’s Fittest City” in the annual American Fitness Index® rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the[Read More…]

By Lacie Pierson, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As of Monday, Bray Cary was no longer employed in the West Virginia Governor’s Office, a spokesman for the office said in an email. Gov. Jim Justice’s former campaign manager, Roman Stauffer, began Monday as Justice’s senior adviser for federal affairs and[Read More…]

By Derek Redd, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Hopping on a bike for some exercise started out as a family affair for Joe Sparksman. It quickly became an opportunity for people from all different backgrounds to get together, break a sweat and get to know their neighbors a little better.[Read More…]

By Brett Dunlap, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A U.S. Representative from West Virginia wants answers on the supposed benefits of wind and solar power before the nation commits to eliminating gas and coal generation. David McKinley, R-1st, was in Parkersburg Monday talking about technology for carbon[Read More…]

By Charles Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph FORT WASHINGTON, MD. — A familiar face often seen painting murals in Princeton as well as picking up litter around the county has been honored on a national level. Americans for the Arts and the National Association of Counties (NACo) presented Mercer County Commissioner[Read More…]

By Courtney Hessler, The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After 38 days of testimony, the last witness was called in a months-long trial in which Cabell County and Huntington accuse opioid firms of creating and fueling the opioid crisis across Appalachia. Two impactful statements were made in the final moments of[Read More…]

By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The United Steelworkers has released the details of the severance agreement between Viatris and Local 8-957, which represents about 850 employees at what is still known as the Mylan plant on Chestnut Ridge Road. The International provided a copy of the local’s[Read More…]

By Michelle James, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Each day throughout the year, an electronic sign on U.S. 219 in Fairlea reminds passersby how many days remain until the start of the next State Fair of West Virginia. “It’s just 37 days now,” fair CEO Kelly Collins said July 6.[Read More…]